Is Oxycodone With K 8 On It Immediate Release

Is there a differences between the oxycodone 30 mg with 244 on them, vs any other? I thought they were all the same? ## Hello, Kay! How are you? Do you mean the one with the 224 marking? It is a regular release formulation. There are actually 3 different formulations of Oxycodone available, the regular release, an instant release and the time released that's called Oxycontin. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Otherwise, they are all the same, they contain Oxycodone as the active ingredient. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes i live in modesto ca and I've hurt my back so many times I'm in daily pain and cant hardly walk some days. ...

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I just started the 20mg Immediate release,3 a day and my pharmacy that i have used for years stated my Dr. would have to increase my meds within 2 months to at least 4 a day. Just wondering why he doesnt have me on a long acting pill and are the immediate release oxycodones better??? 3rd stage cancer suvivor,DDD in cervical and lumbar,neuropathy,herniated discs and 8 surgeries in the past 3 years... Whats the best out there, have tried the MS Contin and now finally have full insurance.. any replies greatly appreciated ## Hello, Barbieann! How are you? There is no way to say for sure that you'll need an increase that fast, it can actually vary from person to person, depending on your tolerance to narcotics. And these aren't immediate release, that's only available in a 5mg ca...

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Oxycodone 15mg. Imm.rel. Oxycodone 15mg. HCL 15 MG. What's the difference? The Hcl. Seems weaker to me. ## Hello, Norris! How are you? Well, there is no immediate release in this dosage, only in the regular or time released formulations. And there is no difference, they are both Oxycodone Hydrochloride, the HCL just wasn't included on the one. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have scoliosis, chronic pain from several car accident. 2 of my accidents was wearing no seatbelt. I was not driving. 2 drunk driving and made a bad choice flipped vehicle ## Hello, Christina! How are you doing? I'm sorry about what you've been through. There is no instant release 30mg Oxycodone, additionally there is o one on this website that diagnosis and prescribes any medications, it is an information only website. Have you consulted your regular doctor for assistance? ## The post that says there is no I Mediate release 30 oxycodone is just wrong. Of course there is. Maybe I missed something? These pills are small and blue. ## Yes I'm on immediate release oxycodone 30 mg but I need something stronger and works longer I can't fill no more oxycodone because I filled...

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Can I cut this oxycodone 30mg pill in half (v 48/12)? I'm prescribed it for breakthrough pain along with fentanyl 75mcg that's also prescribed for chronic pain. ## This is a regular release formulation, so it ca be cut, or broken, with your doctor's approval. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Are these the only medications you are currently taking?

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What is the difference between the oxycodone I.r 224/ & the a215 the 224 is much bigger& the a215 is smaller & seems too work faster & better is there a difference please help me. ## Hello, Michel! How are you? They have been manufactured by different companies, which is very common with generic medications. As to the size difference, that is dependent upon which inactive ingredients they chose to use, since there is a variety that they can choose from, as long as they are on the list approved by the FDA to be used in a medication. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Has anybody heard of M 30 oxycodone being reformulated? My mother has been on oxycodone for quite a while now and recently had an rx filled and had a few M's that almost instantly swell up and turn into mush when she takes them. They are the same diameter as the other M's but alot thicker and from what she says, they aren't as effective as the thinner M's. Any info would help, thanks. ## Hello, JOTO! How is your mother doing? No, I've not heard of such a thing. Were they identical in color, too? Were there any other noticeable differences? This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. ## The only noticable difference was the clarity of the imprin...

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I have been taking 60mg ms contin extended release 3 times a day + 30mg oxycodone immediate release 4 times a day. Recently my doctor changed the oxycodone to morphine 30mg immediate release. He also added lyrica 75 mg and I also take baclofen 10mg & amitriptyline 50mg in which i take 2. I'm still in constant pain. I was shot 8 yrs ago and I still hardly feel relief. What will help me? ## Hello, Shy! How are you? Oxycodone is one and a half times stronger than Morphine, so the dosages are not equivalent, which likely explains why you are in pain. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. As to the Lyrica, that may take 4 to 5 weeks, before it reaches ...

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I've been taking oxycodone 10 mg for the last five months. Today is my first day without. How long will it take to get it out of my body. ## It takes about a week for the withdrawals to go away. If you have gabapentin, double up on that, it will take away nearly all of your withdrawals away. ## @Debbie (thread starter), According to nih.gov, Oxycodone's elimination half life ranges from 3-4 hours in its immediate release form. Given this information, you can do some math to get a general idea of how long it might take to be completely excreted. For example: A 10mg dose could dwindle down to a mere 0.00072mg within about 24 hours, based on a 3 hour half life (dividing the dose in half, and half of every subsequent half every 3 hours). As post #1 suggested, my findings also indica...

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Is this pill immediate release or control releassed and Up too how many milligrams can you take at once how many hours apart ? ## Hello, Erin! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by KVK Tech and they list it as containing 10mgs of Oxycodone in a regular release formulation, so it starts working about 15 to 20 minutes after you take it. The FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. As to how much you can take and when to take it, you should follow your doctor's instructions. Much of it depends on your pain levels and opiate tolerance. Is there anything else I can help with? ## So this means they are immediate release so ev...

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Hello i was wondering if they actually do make an oxycodone 20mg IR tablet? Now im on Oxycodone 30mg IR tab #120 1 tab 4 times daily. I suffer from severe debilitating chronic lower back and leg pain. My home # is 480-xxx-xxxx and cell# 480-xxx-xxxx. i was wondering if they do make the ir 20mg tab is there a discount card or help from anybody in paying for the medicine. thanks so much. ## Hi James, The (20mg immediate release) Oxycodone that you are describing is manufactured by KVK Tech. You can view an image of this white round pill simply by searching for "Oxycodone - K 57" in google images. As far as getting a discount on your prescription, this site does offer a "Free Prescription Drug Discount Card", which could save you anywhere from 10-75% off your RX. You can ta...

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is the oxycodone 20mg tab with imprint PR on one side and 20 on the other an immediate release tab or extended release tab? ## Hello, JDUB! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 20mgs of Oxycodone in a regular release formulation. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can u chew oxy. Does it have the same affect should you swallow them whole

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round light green pill 48 11 on one side a v on the other small pill ## 15 mg oxycodone immediate release generic for roxicodone 15 mg immediate release manufactured by vintage/qualitest pharmaceuticals, narcotic used to relieve moderate to severe pain, can be habit forming leading to addiction, can also impair thinking and reactions, has side effects ## The drug is correct, but this is not the immediate release formulation, this is just a regular release tablet. ## I have a small white round pill on one side there's a M and the other has a 15. Don't have no idea what it is or does? Need Help!!! ## Is the M in a square or by itself? ## The little white pill with a 15 and M in a square, is an oxycodone 15 mg pill. The M is just the pill manufacturer. The little green pill, with a...

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Dosage Conversion chart for Roxicodone immediate release from extended release ## Hello, Cappy! How are you? There is no conversion chart, since you're talking about the same medication, Oxycodone. One is just a slow release and one isn't, so the regular release is taken more frequently, with the dose split up throughout the day. The dose for the extended release is just split in half and taken twice a day. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i have spinal stenosis and cronic back pain with muscle spasams ofteni take15mgofroxycodone 5times a day but at night i feel like i need...

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Is oxycodone 15mg IMM REL a time release tablet ## No. the IMM REL stands for (IMM) immediate (REL) release which means the medication is immediately released into the system. it is used for breakthrough pain. ## That information is correct! This is an immediate released formulation of the narcotic Oxycodone. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## does oxycodone 15 mg imm rel tablet make you feel so very sleepy when taken with or without morphine sulfate er 30 mg tablet? or is it the oxycodone 15 mg imm tablet that has this very,very sleepy side effect? ## can anyone tell me about their experience with Activas Oxy 15 mg please? ## Do they make a IR generic 15 ml. Oxycodone ## I have been g...

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are these 100% oxycodone? ## This tablet contains 30mgs of Immediate Release Oxycodone, and no other drugs. Depending on the manufacturer however, there are probably fillers or what they call inactive ingredients that help bind the pill. Other than that you can be rest assured that the only drug is Oxycodone. You can view information about Oxycodone by visiting the link below: rxchat.com/drug_details.asp?title=Oxycodone&page=1001490&ad=true I hope this helps!

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Aloha, I get my medication via the VA pharmacy in Oahu, and recently my doctor changed my Rx to be oxycodone immediate release 5mg. I always look up my medication to make sure what's on the pill is what I should be getting. I got a tiny round white pill with 223 on one side and the other side has a score line. Googling gave the answer that it is oxycodone hydrochloride 5mg, but didn't say if was or wasn't immediate release. I called the VA pharmacy and they said it is immediate release, and it's made by Golden State Pharmacuticals. However, I can't seem to find much online about this company and/or if this pill is or isn't immediate release. Thank you so much for your help! :) ## Hey, I get the same brand medication from the VA. It is Oxycodone in a regular relea...

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I have a 7.5mg oxycodone with acetaminophen (U16 on the pill). I need to know if I can cut this in half? I have looked everywhere to see if it is IR or XR and cant find a thing. ## It's IR, and yes it can be cut in half ## thanks ash, I appreciate the response. Usually well it seems they used to say if the pill was immediate release or timed release. I looked everywhere but i hoped that somebody out there takes it. Now I can take 1/2 when i am not in too much pain. ## No problem i had them a few times. Not my favorite. Actually fought with riteaid - they didnt work to well for me, however, they took over watson brand ## Well I hope that is not a problem for me but i have one friend that agrees with you. I am just being changed from 5 mg to these 7.5 ones. I havent used them yet. I k...

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Two small pills, white one has M surrounded in a square-flipside, 05/52-totally scored. Pink one has 315, flipside,( ETH or 8H ) slightly scored ## The two small white ones are not oxycodone, they are prednisone, 5mg. This is a steroid used to reduce imflammation in joints, the lungs (for asthma, pneumonia) and other imflammatory conditions. Side effects include ravenous hunger!, insomnia, bloating, among other side effects. The pink pill IS oxycodone, 5mg. Generic for OXYIR or ROXICODONE. It is an immediate release tablet used for moderate to severe pain. It is a schedule 2, controlled substance that is abused often and can be highly addictive. Side effects include marked drowsiness, dizziness, euphoria, nausea, among other side effects. ## Sorry, I think you looked at the wrong pill n...

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I was recently prescribed oxycodone IMM REL for my severe back pain and I wanted to know what is the difference between the regular oxycodone and the one I have now....please esplain if its addicted...reply thanks ## All Oxycodone has addictive potential, it doesn't matter what release type it is. IMM REL stands for Immediate Release, meaning the drug starts to be released as soon as the pill is in your stomach, regular release pills take 15 to 20 minutes to start working.

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